Joe Hernandez
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Environment
A pair of rare cotton-top tamarin monkeys were just born at Walt Disney World
The white-haired species is critically endangered due to habitat loss and the illegal pet trade, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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National
UPS workers facing extreme heat win a deal to get air conditioning in new trucks
The agreement with the Teamsters comes after complaints from labor leaders, workers and their families that the company has not done enough to protect drivers from scorching temperatures on the job.
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National
A woman in Ecuador was mistakenly declared dead. A doctor says these cases are rare
A woman in Ecuador was declared dead but surprised family members at her wake. Negligence by medical professionals and certain medical conditions can lead to living patients being declared dead.
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Politics
The U.S. says it wants to rejoin UNESCO after exiting during the Trump administration
The U.S. could reenter the cultural and educational body several years after it pulled out of the group citing an "anti-Israel bias" and other concerns.
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National
How Canadian wildfires are worsening U.S. air quality and what you can do to cope
The National Weather Service said air quality has "plummeted" across the Northeast. A disaster preparedness expert says people should take the warnings seriously.
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National
Dogs attacked more than 5,300 mail carriers last year, the Postal Service says
Officials say pets that don't previously show signs of aggression may still bite a postal worker, and the agency is asking residents to secure their dogs before mail carriers arrive.
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Politics
Tara Reade, who accused Biden of sexual assault, will apply for Russian citizenship
Reade said she feels "safe" in Russia and decided to apply for citizenship after receiving threats in the U.S. She has accused Biden of sexually assaulting her when she worked for his Senate office.
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World
Destructive Nova Scotia wildfires force thousands of Canadians to flee their homes
More than a dozen fires were continuing to burn on Tuesday, and officials said over 16,000 people had evacuated under a mandatory order.
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National
A crash at the Indy 500 sent a tire careening past the fan-packed grandstand
The tire narrowly missed seats filled with spectators, and landed on a parked car.
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Politics
Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees
The retail giant said the threats were "impacting our team members' sense of safety and well-being" on the job. It's the latest company to face a backlash over support for LGBTQ+ people.